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Army Chaplain Luke Drury with Father Iona Tatau, Catholic Vicar General at the Nawra Diocesan priest's chapel, Teaoraereke, Kiribati. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
04 Apr 2023
Army
News

First tending gardens, now hearts and minds

Growing up in Hervey Bay, Chaplain Luke Drury never imagined becoming a pastor or joining the military.

People & service
Student Sinevah Mari met up with her aunt, 51st Far North Queensland Regiment's Private Elaine Gamia, while on the Defence Work Experience Program at Porton Barracks. Photo: Nel Archer
04 Apr 2023
Army
News

Cairns students shown a pathway to Army

Cairns high school students enjoyed a taste of Army life during the first Defence Work Experience Program placement at Porton Barracks.

Community engagement
HMAS Canberra berthed at the Port of Townsville, Queensland, after returning from Operation Vanuatu Assist 23. Photo: Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett
03 Apr 2023
Navy, Army
News

Back home after Vanuatu relief effort

More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical cyclones.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Major General Paul Kenny, left, Special Operations Commander for Australia, presents Major Paul Dunbavin from the Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations with his Chief of Army gold commendation at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney.
03 Apr 2023
Army
News

Troops get gold for Olympic Games program

Special Operations Command personnel who supported Australia's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletes and coaches, have been rewarded.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army soldiers from 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery prepare to fire an 81mm mortar during Exercise Waratah Run in Singleton. Photos: Corporal Jacob Joseph
30 Mar 2023
Army
News

Gunners focus on surveillance and target acquisition

For Gunner Mitchell Harmer, the thrill of dropping bombs was a welcome return from his nine-to-five job in the banking sector. 

Exercises & training
Outgoing Commander of the Australian Contingent, Colonel Richard Watson, left, hands over command to Colonel David Hughes on February 18, 2023. Photos: Flight Lieutenant Aminta Thomas
29 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Change of command for Sudan contingent

Colonel Richard Watson handed over command of Operation Aslan to Colonel David Hughes at a ceremony in Juba, Sudan. 

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Indian Army officers Mrinal Kumar and Ankit Sharma meet Australian Army Captain Jason Greenwall at the General Rawat India-Australia Young Officer Exchange program. Photos: Lieutenant Stephen Hunter
29 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inaugural India exchange a success

Fifteen ADF officers wrapped up the first General Rawat India-Australia Young Officers Exchange Program in Delhi on March 14.

Exercises & training
Ukrainian trainees perform a section attack during a field phase of the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. Photos: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
29 Mar 2023
Army
News

Weather tests troops on Operation Kudu

Instructors deployed on Operation Kudu are adjusting to local weather as they train the second rotation of recruits from the Armed Forces of…

Operations & missions
Flight Lieutenant David Murray splits the defence in a desperate dive for the line against ACT Raiders.
28 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A finals win in the final 30 seconds

Defence Touch broke through to win its first championship at the elite National Touch League competition in Coffs Harbour earlier this month. 

Sports, health & wellbeing
Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, join Darwin morning radio host, Dan Hilliard, centre right, raising funds and awareness for Soldier On in Darwin. Photos: Major Dan Mazurek
28 Mar 2023
Army
News

Radio host soldiers on for charity

Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, joined Darwin radio host Dan Hilliard to raise funds for Soldier On.

Community engagement
Australia's Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell, left, and the Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Major General Mark Goina, cut the ribbon to refurbished soldiers accommodation at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
28 Mar 2023
Army
News

New barracks a symbol of partnership

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell has officially opened Taurama Barracks while on a visit to Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships
Army’s 10th Light Horse Regiment conduct their Freedom of Entry parade through the streets of Perth in WA. Photos: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
27 Mar 2023
Army
News

Freedom of entry to Perth a first for regiment

With swords drawn, the 13th Brigade’s 10th Light Horse Regiment took over the streets of Perth for its first freedom of entry to the city.

Ceremonies & events
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